Economics B.A.
The B.A. in Economics provides a basis for professional work in business and government or for graduate study. In addition, the B.A. in Economics complements many other areas of study, such as agriculture and natural resources, business, political science, history or other majors, as part of a double major. The B.A. in Economics is intended for students who are interested in the intersection of economics and policy and have interests in studying economics in a broad international context. This Economics major is ideal for students interested in pursuing double majors in political science or history and working in governmental or nongovernmental international organizations. In terms of graduate study, this concentration would be more suited to a law degree or Master’s degree programs in public policy, public administration, international relations, diplomacy or economic development. Students should consult with their academic adviser for help in determining which Economics major, Economics or Quantitative Economics, will best suit their goals for future study or career.
Degree Requirements
A major in Economics is achieved by completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:
Required Theory Courses
| ECO 301 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 302 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| A non-Eco course from: | |
| HIS 224 | 20th Century World History | 1 Course Credit |
| HIS 229/AST 229 | Contesting Empires (AST) | 1 Course Credit |
| PSC 220 | Comparative Political Systems | 1 Course Credit |
| PSC 250 | International Relations | 1 Course Credit |
Required Core Courses
| ECO 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 102 | Principles of Microeconomics | 1 Course Credit |
ECO 250, PSC 235, or MAT 438
| ECO 250 or PSC 235 or MAT 438 | |
| ECO 350 | Econometrics | 1 Course Credit |
| PSC 100 | Intro to Study of Politics | 1 Course Credit |
Required Distribution Courses
Four (4) credits total of which at least three have to be ECO 200+ level (other than 395/495 or courses required elsewhere in the major) AND at least three of which must be selected from the list of policy application courses below:
| ECO 248 | Economics of Immigration | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 305 | Health Economics | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 332 | Money and Banking | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 341 | Economic Dev:Theory & Appl | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 347 | International Trade and Policy | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 357 | International Finance (BUS) | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 360/PSC 360 | Int'l Political Economy (PSC) | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 370 | Envr Issue Public Pol (SENS) | 1 Course Credit |
| PSC 210/AST 210 | U.S. E. Asian Foreign Pol(AST) | 1 Course Credit |
| PSC 355 | Foreign Policy Analysis | 1 Course Credit |
Required Collateral Courses
| MAT 115 | College Algebra with Modeling | 1 Course Credit |
| MAT 135 | Calculus I | 1 Course Credit |
MAT 135 (or waiver) or Derivatives Competency Waiver
Two courses selected from
See “Other Considerations and Recommendations,” to follow.
Optional Concentration in Finance
B.A. in Economics majors may elect to complete an Optional Concentration in Finance.
Four Collateral Courses
| BUS 120 | Accounting I | 1 Course Credit |
| BUS 346 | Investment Analysis | 1 Course Credit |
| BUS 366 | Financial Management | 1 Course Credit |
| BUS 368 | Intermediate Corporate Finance | 1 Course Credit |
Required Courses for the Optional Finance Concentration
| ECO 332 | Money and Banking | 1 Course Credit |
| ECO 357 | International Finance (BUS) | 1 Course Credit |
Note: The ECO 332 and ECO/BUS 357 courses will satisfy existing requirements for the B.A. in Economics. With careful planning, these do not have to represent additional courses for the Economics Major (B.A.) with the Optional Finance concentration.
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